2005 BMW 750 vs. 1973 Buick Riviera

To start off, 2005 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1973 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 BMW 750.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 750.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 750 1973 Buick Riviera
Make BMW Buick
Model 750 Riviera
Year Released 2005 1973
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 7468 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 363 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 518 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 3110 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 95 L


 

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